Sonnet 5: True Love

I do not only love you with just my eyes And not just with my heart too, my dearest. Nor do I sweet talk you with deceitful lies, Nor do I just love you when you are nearest. But with every fibre of my being: My love for you is built to last for ever For it is your face that I love seeing And ensuring you are unhappy never. For when I send you love’s pages in a note, Or a special card on your sweet birthday, I find that I am pleased on you to dote And I to spend those happy times at play. Your only happiness is my utmost gain And your love for me is what keeps me sane.